Bills · HR 5003
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5003Health
Equal Treatment of the District of Columbia Under the Rural Health Transformation Program Act of 2025
INTRO AUG 19· LAST ACTION AUG 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how federal health funding is distributed, potentially providing Washington D.C. with a new source of money for its healthcare needs. If passed, it could allow D.C. to access significant federal resources that are currently restricted to states, even though the program's name suggests a focus on 'rural' areas. This could help D.C. address its own unique health challenges and disparities.
Without this bill, D.C. would continue to be excluded from the Rural Health Transformation Program and its associated funding, potentially limiting its ability to implement certain health initiatives that could otherwise be supported by these federal dollars. The bill also highlights the ongoing debate about D.C.'s status and its equal treatment in federal programs compared to states.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends Title XXI of the Social Security Act to make the District of Columbia eligible for allotments under the Rural Health Transformation Program.
This is the core change, allowing D.C. to receive federal funds from a program previously limited to states.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the amendment applies retroactively, as if it were enacted on the date Public Law 119-21 became law.
This provision means D.C. could be eligible for funds dating back to a prior federal law, potentially allowing for immediate access to or adjustment of past funding.
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D· District of Columbia
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAUG 19
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E777)
AUG 19
Introduced in House
AUG 19
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5003
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 19, 2025
Last actionAug 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 19, 2025
House BillHR 5003Health
Equal Treatment of the District of Columbia Under the Rural Health Transformation Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED AUG 19, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 19, 2025
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